French lawmakers approve controversial 'anti-riot' bill

Date created : 05/02/2019 - 22:04Latest update : 05/02/2019 - 22:52

French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a controversial anti-rioting bill giving security forces the power to ban suspected hooligans from demonstrating. The measure comes in a bid to crack down on the violence that has marred “yellow vest” protests since they began in November.